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residence

[rez-i-duhns] / ˈrɛz ɪ dəns /


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Walter Heckem, 63, moved into the residence a few years ago and says the free dinners, especially pasta and beef dishes, remind him of the smells that wafted through his childhood home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Alodid is a Sudanese refugee with a residence permit valid until 2028, according to the UK interior ministry.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In many states, if a person or their spouse needs to live in the home, or if the person expresses an intent to return home, the residence can remain exempt while determining eligibility.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

During his stay in Pyongyang, Xi was hosted at the Kumsusan State Guest House, an exclusive residence in the heart of Pyongyang.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Herold told Booth the details he knew of what had happened at the Seward residence: The trick of claiming Powell was a messenger from a doctor had worked perfectly.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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